Abstract
QUANTIFYING THE DEPTH OF ORAL SEDATION USING BISPECTRAL INDEX MONITORING By John A. Flowers B.S., D.D.S A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Science at Virginia Commonwealth University. Virginia Commonwealth University, 2008 Major Director: Tegwyn H. Brickhouse, D.D.S.,Ph.D. Department of Pediatric Dentistry Purpose: To determine whether Bispectral Index Monitoring is an effective tool for quantifying sedation depth after the administration of oral drug regimens in children. Methods: This retrospective study reviewed the charts of 75 children who received oral conscious sedation for dental treatment. Data collected from the chart included; 1) BIS values at 5 minute intervals and at five critical events: pre-operative, local anesthesia delivery, rubber dam placement (if utilized), during operative treatment, and postoperatively, 2) behavior ratings at the five critical events and an overall behavior
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